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Tastefully Fun, Until Overdone

I enjoyed this fun, fresh take on an old story as I don't watch a lot of food based dramas. The acting was good, and the story was nice with a good balance of action, and comedy in the beginning. For the most part this is an enjoyable watching experience, however, I really didn't enjoy the final 2 episodes. The final episodes felt like they strayed from the original story line, music scores, fun, quirky parts. It went from zero to hero with no real investment, and the final episode was laughable in its laziness in terms of writing. I seen this tastefully overcooked lol (-l

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Charming with a lil bit of Magic

I'm enjoying this light & fun series. It is short and sweet and has good story building based on the length of the episodes which are fairly short. I like the slow burn nature between the leads, as it is true to the solo and alone for ever and ever then all of a sudden there is hope again. The character misunderstandings are funny - who likes whom - so there isn't any melodrama and it is purely entertaining. There could be a little more zest but that being said, I like how the director is playing with the concept of attraction! A cute show, nothing too deep and I give it a thumbs up and a giggle.

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Ding Ding

Once and a while a BL will really capture a unique vibe. This series had me from the get go and I legitimately press play so fast when I see another episode has been released! I love every second of every episode and it always leaves me feeling punked because I want MORE. Some may not enjoy this as much as I do but it is super quirky and has just enough shadow aspects, nervousness and adventure to keep me well entertained. I enjoy both leads acting, performance and feel that they work really well together. The episodes are short...the series is short, so have a watch and have some angsty fun!

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Feminist Slice of Life

Overall this production is wonderful. It is a beautifully told story of women and their journey against the currents of Life. The direction is top notch as the pace, story, acting are all strong and powerful. At first I was looking at this as a romance and comparing it to other romance type series but it isn't. The romance is the least important part of the story. This is truly woman centric and allows a full well developed exploration of multiple characters and their arcs. The romance is the slowest burn of a lot of series but as soon as you let that go as your primary interest, and just enjoy the series then you can fully enjoy it. It is a slice of life adventure showing the brutal highs and lows of the past treatment of women and what they struggled against to get to the other side.

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Timeless Journey Through Stark Reality

I just completed this series, as it kept popping up in threads as one to watch! I enjoyed it and agree with those who describe it as a breath of fresh air. This production is unlike others in that it takes all the necessary ingredients for a show or story and then tosses them into the air and everyone gets to discover where they all land. In my opinion the story line does falter a little mid series but it isn't enough to deter you from completing and then it is worth completing. I can see why some may dislike it as it isn't linear in its overall intent for the viewer. The story is about the lessons, not the ending. So much like other journeys in life, it isn't about the end result but everything gathered all along the way! Check it out, especially if you need a break from the same old story line and or one track plots. This plot isn't necessarily original but it is more original than many others and is unique in its execution.

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So I Forced Myself to Finish Watching

This series isn't without its funny moments and I managed to watch in utter boredom until the end because the characters do grow on you. I found our FL's character to be flat, and restricted. I think partially due to casting as she seemed to hold back just a little too much. I found the the ML's character had the arc whereas the FL did not have one. The ML actor held up most of the show for me and even then it was like I could tell he was tired. The overall show drags way too much and is really dull for the amount of time invested. They could have developed the supporting characters more, had more fun moments, especially flirting between the leads. I feel like there was nothing. The pushover character is just mirroring how you will feel as a viewer after watching LOL maybe best to just move along and find something else.

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Fall of the Corrupt

Edit* I just finished this series and the final 5 episodes were horrible. I had to force myself to finish this series - it is way below the standards set by recent series and it does zero justice to this cast. The editing was horrible, the story just disintegrates and by the end I was just fast forwarding to finish it. I had zero attachment left for our leads. If you are on the fence, just jump over it and find something else to watch.

This series was highly anticipated due to the amazing lead actors and supporting cast. I am not impressed and find this series wanting on a few different levels. The characters are one dimensional, almost all of them only have one thing driving them. There are no character arcs and we are 75% into the show. Well there was one tiny arc with one of the concubines but that is about it. The plot devices do not work here. Whether it is the writing for the screenplay, direction or editing etc it is choppy and disjointed. There is no suspense because the reveal comes a few minutes after the plot device is presented. We have scheming and relentless betrayal but there is nothing to offset that. Thus the entire show is off balance. The intrigue is about the only thing going. Who is the FL really? What was the truth. Compared to other series this one is lacking. It is still enjoyable but is a linear watch and shouldn't be compared to the leads other works. I enjoyed LOTFG and WOL much more that this and it is a shame because the leads are fabulous! The supporting cast is great too but the lack of dimension and the lack of counter balance makes it boring to watch. Even when our FL uses her wits, she is outwitted a second later. Also, in a way it is good that the FL is portrayed as only cerebral in her strategies and totally useless when it comes to physical defense. When she is being attacked, or targeted physically, she has zero defense and is completely reliant on other characters, ML, to save her. This is realistic in one way and also not in that if you are a cerebral fighter, then you will likely go down with a fight. But she just stands there. This may be a direction and timing problem. The tropes are highly used elsewhere so there is nothing original. I think this is the reason for the other low reviews. On its own it is okay but compared to other productions it is far below my expectations.

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Exciting Adventure!

I am really enjoying this series so far. The cast has amazing chemistry, and from the get-go, we have a feeling of camaraderie and side character development which I love. The storyline is unique, and I am curious as to how the plot will unfold. We already have multiple plotlines going within the first 2 episodes. The Leads have stellar chemistry and I love their flirting, and character development. The production is fantastic, we have amazing settings, and multiple locations so far and it is just hitting the spot for an overall excellent series! I love that we have a fantasy, folklore element as well because it adds mystery to the show!

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Rooted in The Depth of Emotions

This has to be one of the most deeply romantic series that I have seen in a long time. It is really well paced, and there is a beautiful amount of time lent for story development and the development of multiple character's with varying backgrounds. We get full development of how our main character's lives interconnect and how they get to know one another. I really appreciate the emotional depth because the Director and Team are tackling intricate topics such as judgement, war, journalism, integrity, judgement, gossip, and cyber bullying. It is very poetic, and engaging with a nostalgic romance, one with the fusion of naive innocence and shared trauma of horrific conflict conditions. As a C-Drama it is tackling the taboo of mental health and showcasing how important it is to support each other in healing. I've seen some low ratings which have skewed the overall average some saying they have seen the entire series when only 14 episodes have been released...so be wary of those rating this incredibly low. It is at minimum a 7 and only if you are the type of viewer who doesn't appreciate the well developed back story and prefers fast action based story telling. There is fine attention to detail and so this is a very artistic series and I am really hoping that we as the viewer get to heal a long with our characters because it is quite heavy and plucks the heart strings with force. I am enjoying our actors and seeing them in a more diverse emotional landscape! Check it out - especially if you are a die hard romantic. This is looking to be an epic romance if it doesn't tank at the end.

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